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Some people choose to celebrate the holiday by firing their guns, a practice that is not only illegal, but very dangerous.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, "When fired into the air, bullets can return to the ground at speeds greater than 200 ft./sec., a sufficient force to penetrate the human skull and cause serious injury or death."

ShotSpotter uses a network of sensors to detect when a gun is fired, pinpoint the location, and automatically alert police.

Even with ShotSpotter in place, the community is always encouraged to report sounds of gunfire by calling 911.